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Does EPA intend to grant approval for in-line blending systems that do not have the opportunity for sampling and analysis prior to fungible mixing?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . As discussed in the answer to question #7 above, samples taken for determining the certified properties of the fuel, and some analysis of the gasoline properties, must occur before the gasoline is fungibly mixed with other gasoline.(7/1/94) This…
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Please clarify what is meant by industry standard.
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . API has assisted EPA in determining industry standard by preparing a list of alternate test methods in use in 1990. Other test methods may also be considered, but there must be concurrence from the auditor that such test…
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The applicability of standards in §80.101(c) is not clear. Do these provisions apply by refiner, regardless of how its refineries are aggregated? These provisions should apply to either individual refineries or aggregated refineries, depending on the ref
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . The standards specified at §80.101(c) apply to individual refineries or refinery groupings as selected by the refiner under § 80.101(h).(7/1/94) This question and answer was posted at Consolidated List of Reformulated Gasoline and Anti-Dumping Questions and Answers: July…
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The territories and protectorates that are included in the CAA definition of "State" are not per se included in the PADD definition. What are the PADD designations for the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . The Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are in PADD 6; Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands are in PADD 7.(12/5/94) This question and answer was posted at Consolidated List of Reformulated Gasoline and Anti-Dumping Questions and…
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Since other ASTM methods are being developed that would allow use of one analyzer to obtain benzene, aromatics, and olefins, will EPA allow any of these new methods to be used in reformulated gasoline certification and/or a refiner's defense?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . A refiner that intends to distribute RFG must certify that product using the test methods prescribed in the Final Rule. However, a refiner performing quality assurance testing downstream of the refinery may use other test methods provided these…
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The regulations state that no person may combine any RFG with any non-oxygenated blendstock unless that person meets each requirement specified as a refiner. Does this mean that if any such blending is done at a terminal then they would be required to hav
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . The addition of a blendstock to certified RFG, or the combination of several blendstocks to produce RFG, would result in the blender becoming a refiner under the RFG regulation with all the testing, certification and other requirements under…
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Since other ASTM methods are being developed that would allow the use of one analyzer to obtain benzene, aromatics, and olefins, will EPA allow any of these new methods to be used for gasoline certification and/or a refiners's defense?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . They are not allowed for the determination of properties of reformulated, or conventional gasoline at the refinery, but, as indicated above, they may be used downstream for quality assurance. In the future, EPA may consider amending the regulations…
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The regulations require a refiner or importer to determine and report properties for each batch of reformulated and conventional gasoline it produces or imports. The wording would indicate that a refiner would report the volume produced into a tank. A bet
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . The method described above is appropriate for determining the volume and properties of a batch of conventional gasoline as required by the anti-dumping regulations provided the sample analyses and volume determination are supported by appropriate documentation.(7/1/94) This question…
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Section 80.80(e)(2) generally provides that a refiner or importer that fails to meet the independent analysis requirements of § 80.65(f) may not use the results of sampling and testing carried out by the regulated party as evidence of the properties of g
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . No. Because § 80.81(b)(2) exempts California gasoline from the § 80.65(f) independent analysis requirements, the "penalty" set forth in § 80.80(e)(2) for failure to meet these requirements is not applicable to such gasoline, unless this exemption is lost…
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It is my understanding that under the RFG regulations the EPA mandates product transfer documentation for conventional gasoline starting January 1, 1995, not December 1, 1994. Is this correct.
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Yes.(11/21/94) This question and answer was posted at Consolidated List of Reformulated Gasoline and Anti-Dumping Questions and Answers: July 1, 1994 through November 10, 1997 (PDF) (333 pp, 18.17 MB, EPA420-R-03-009, July 2003, About PDF )
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Must batch numbers be assigned in both numerical and chronological order?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Batch numbers should be assigned in numerical and chronological order of production (not shipment). If a batch of gasoline must be re-blended because it is out of specification, and an independent laboratory has already sampled the batch, the…
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How can a distributor meet the defense elements in the case of gasoline that is obtained from another distributor's terminal through an exchange agreement?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . In the case of a downstream standard violation found at the retail level, under § 80.79(a)(3) each distributor who sold, transported, or stored any of the gasoline found to be in violation is presumed liable, and in order…
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If a refiner sends RFG to an intermediate party who inadvertently sends it to a region with stricter parameters, is the refiner liable provided the refiner otherwise meets all the elements of its defense?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . In a case where a party (Party A) delivers RFG to another party (Party B), and the gasoline when delivered meets all applicable standards and is accompanied with product transfer documents as required under § 80.77 that inform…
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Most pipeline companies conduct an internal pipe corrosion control program pursuant to DOT regulations. These programs generally involve the injection of corrosion inhibitor additives into the petroleum products (gasoline, distillate, etc.) being transpor
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . No. EPA does not view the blending of de minimis amounts of additives, such as detergents or corrosion prevention additives, into finished RFG to be the "production" of gasoline, and does not believe such blending will cause resulting…
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If a refiner ships RBOB to an oxygenate blender at another location, is the refiner responsible for tracking properties following oxygenate addition?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . Refiners are required to determine the properties of each batch of RBOB they produce or import prior to the gasoline leaving the refinery. Under § 80.69(a)(4) the refiner is required to determine that the properties of the RBOB…
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